DC01 UK plans to build 320MW data centre in Hertfordshire by 2029 on Green Belt land
A new company DC01 UK, aims to develop a huge 320MW data centre in Hertfordshire, which is set to be one of the largest campuses in Europe. The construction is set to start in 2027 which will see the site go live in 2029.
The 85-acre site will also feature on site renewable energy generation, and they will also be exploring options for waste heat. The site is designated as Green Belt land, but DC01 UK have said it will be able to develop the land 'sensitively'.
Data centres are classed as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) projects
The UK Labour government has now officially classed data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) projects. This exciting announcement now puts data centres alongside other critical services such as power, water and healthcare.
This also opens the industry to far greater government support. Labour is not ignorant to the challenges this may pose on the grid and have ambitious renewable energy targets that will run alongside this. Do you agree with this decision?
Solaria plans to build 200MW data centre in Spain which is set to create hundreds of jobs with €500 million in this first phase
Over in Spain, Solaria confirms plans for 200MW data centre. The agreement will see the supply of up to 200MW and the use of up to 100,000 sqm of space in Solaria’s existing industrial facilities. The site has clean rooms which were previously used for the manufacture of photovoltaic cells.
CEO of Solaria, said: “This data centre will bring progress and wealth through the creation of more than 100 jobs and the investment of almost €500 million in this first phase. This agreement gives a great boost to our new data centre division that we created last May and demonstrates the transformation and evolution of our business model in the 22 years of Solaria’s history."
Google files appeal for the building of a new data centre in Dublin
Over in Ireland, Google has filed to appeal a council planning decision to deny permission for a new data centre in Dublin. Last month, South Dublin County Council refused Google’s request for planning permission for a new building at the Grange Castle Business Park.
Google stated "We are committed to meeting the growing demand for our services and supporting Ireland’s digital economy. We want to ensure all concerns are addressed and are committed to working with all stakeholders."
The reason the council declined their initial request is due to “the lack of significant on-site renewable energy to power the data centre”.
ISG has filed for administration in UK with £1B government projects affected including over 2,000 employees
Recently, the industry was shocked by the news of the collapse of construction giant ISG, who have now gone into administration. The news came to light after a leak reached the media, this was unfortunately how the majority of their 2,200 workers found out.
Following this, Zoe Price stated "some of you may have seen reports in the media that ISG has filed for administration here in the UK. With sadness, I can confirm that this is factually correct. This was not the way I wanted you to find out and the news should not have leaked in this way,"
ISG is involved in 69 government projects totalling more than £1bn. Apple, Barclays and Google are also among ISG's private sector clients in the UK.
Our thoughts go out to anyone effected.
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